Internet Desk: Wayne Rooney now needs just one more goal to become Manchester United’s all-time top goal scorer, after finding the net during Saturday’s FA Cup third-round victory over Reading.
The Reds skipper opened the scoring after just seven minutes at Old Trafford during the 4-0 win, to move level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 249 competitive goals for the club. And Rooney spoke to BT Sport after the game to reveal his pride at matching the milestone.
“It’s a proud moment especially to do so at such a massive club like Manchester United. I’m hugely honoured to be able to play for this football club and to be up there in terms of goals with Sir Bobby is a really proud moment for me. Hopefully I’ll be out there on my own soon but I’ll enjoy today because it’s a real honour,” he explained.
“I’m enjoying my football and I’m thankful to score again It’s a huge part of my life this football club and I’m really honoured to be up there alongside Sir Bobby.
“Of course you want to break records in front of your home fans,” he added. “We’ve got two home games coming up [this week] so hopefully I can get the next one in one of those games. I’m delighted for today though and more importantly the result. There were a lot of changes and the lads have come in and shown they’re ready if needed.”
Rooney was praised by United legends Bryan Robson and Mickey Thomas on Twitter, while Sir Bobby himself could be seen celebrating the effort, set up by Anthony Martial and Juan Mata, in the stands.
Man United’s no.10 will now hope to break the record if involved in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Hull City at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening or, perhaps most romantically, against arch-rivals Liverpool next weekend.